#NGTRadar: Travel Lately

The Radar–the best of the travel blogosphere–is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every other Wednesday.

You can play, too. Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories #NGTRadar to help us find the crème de la crème on the Web.

Here are our latest picks:

• On an epic road trip down historic Route 66, Digital Nomad Andrew Evans makes a pit stop in St. Louis, Missouri, to marvel at its famous arch. See what else he discovers–from a rich French history to the ultimate frozen custard–in this Gateway to the American West. @WheresAndrew 
• “Ask a dozen people why they travel, and you’ll get a dozen different answers.” From escaping reality to “why not,” see what motivated these 12 wanderlusters to pursue globetrotting as a way of life. @bootsnall
• After spending a year in Southeast Asia, Audrey thought it was time to reflect on her favorite spots along the way. Drawn to places with a “laid-back feel” and a “dash of culture,” here are her picks for seven must-visit places in this corner of the world. @thatbackpacker

Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #NGTRadar. Then check back every other Wednesday for our Travel Lately roundup.